One of Bristol’s most popular independent record stores has announced that it is closing its doors after eight years.

But it’s not all bad news for the city’s music fans as Bristol has been chosen as the place for a brand new Rough Trade record store.

Rise Records on Queens Road is closing after eight years

Rise Records opened on Queens Road in 2009 but it will close at the end of the summer, along with the Friska cafe on the ground floor. The two-storey Clifton building has been bought by award-winning cocktail bar The Alchemist.

Friska is relocating to Park Street and Rise Records will be absorbed by Rough Trade, which is opening a huge new site in Nelson Street, close to Broadmead.

Sleaford Mods play at Rough Trade, Nottingham

In keeping with its iconic London stores, the new Bristol Rough Trade will include a café, bar, and performance space for live music.

The two businesses have been linked for some time as Bristol-based Rough Trade director Lawrence Montgomery is also managing director of Rise.

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In a statement, the Rise Bristol team said: "Rise Bristol is closing its current chapter on its inspiring history. Rough Trade, the legendary music retailer, joined forces with Rise a few years ago, and together we will open an impressive new Rough Trade in Bristol - featuring a café, bar, and incredible live performance space. Rise Bristol will shut its doors at the end of the summer, stay tuned for more information for more information about Rough Trade Bristol…"

Jake Bugg at Rough Trade, Nottingham

Rise, which has two other stores in Cheltenham and Worcester, also confirmed that its Bristol staff will be working at the new Rough Trade store.